Alcohol poisoning

●Critical

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⚠️ Check: Is the area safe for you to approach?

Toxic substance still present
Vomiting and aspiration risk

Quick summary

Call 112. Roll on side. Never leave alone. No coffee or cold shower.

Do This Now

Step 1: Call 112 or 108 immediately
Step 2: Keep them on their side so vomit does not block breathing
Step 3: Do NOT leave them alone to sleep it off
Step 4: Try to keep them awake if they are conscious
Step 5: Do NOT give coffee or cold showers

Do Not

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT let them sleep it off unattended.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT give coffee, cold shower, or walk them around — does not sober them and risks falls.

How to Call for Help

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112 or 108. Say: "Unconscious after heavy drinking — breathing slow."
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Tell them age, amount drunk if known, and current breathing status.

When Professional Care Is Needed

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Unconsciousness, slow breathing, or repeated vomiting always need emergency care.

Know your limits: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Identify what was taken, call Poison Control and emergency services, and follow their instructions. Do not guess treatments.

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